US Bridges

T 98 over New Love RD

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1/4 Mile N of Whitrdigerd · Structure no. 1244183

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 98 over New Love RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 98 over New Love RD in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT 98
CrossesNew Love RD
Location1/4 Mile N of Whitrdigerd
RouteCounty Highway T0098
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87918, -83.67319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2015)
Projected traffic223 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 98 over New Love RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is T 98 over New Love RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 98 over New Love RD carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T 98 over New Love RD?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T 98 over New Love RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.